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Arroz con Leche
Arroz con Leche is a traditional Spanish and Latin American dessert, a creamy rice pudding flavored with cinnamon and lemon zest, combining the comforting textures and flavors of milk-soaked rice with sweet spices.
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Recipe Instructions
- 1
Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- 2
In a large saucepan, combine the water, cinnamon stick, and lemon zest. Bring to a boil.
- 3
Add the rice to the boiling water. Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the rice is tender.
- 4
Add the milk and condensed milk to the cooked rice and cook over medium heat until the mixture comes to a boil.
- 5
Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens and the rice is creamy.
- 6
Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- 7
Discard the cinnamon stick and lemon zest before serving.
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Serve warm or chilled, garnished with ground cinnamon and optional raisins.